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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.00, 3,056.64 and 1,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.00, 3,056.64 and 1,220.37 is: 1,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.00 : 3,056.64 = 1,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.00/3,056.64 = 1,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.00x = 3,056.64 × 1,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.00x = 3,730,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,215.72/2,215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.07

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